Robotic multivisceral pelvic resection: experience from an exenteration unit.

Journal: Techniques in coloproctology
Published Date: Nov 1, 2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pelvic exenteration remains a viable and effective treatment option for the management of locally advanced or recurrent pelvic malignancy. The aim of this study was to present an early experience of robotic multivisceral resection of pelvic malignancy, and to compare this experience with similar series through a systematic review of the literature.

Authors

  • N Smith
    Division of Cancer Research, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 305 Gratton St., Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia. Nicholas134@hotmail.com.
  • D G Murphy
    Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
  • N Lawrentschuk
    Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • J McCormick
    Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
  • A Heriot
    Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
  • S Warrier
    Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • A C Lynch
    Division of Cancer Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

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